Jamia Masjid Srinagar
Jamia Masjid Srinagar
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7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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neeratraveler
San Francisco, CA299 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
The Jamia Masjid mosque in Srinagar, located in the old city is one of the most important mosques in Kashmir. The architecture is simple and elegant based on a Persian design with some inspiration from Buddhist and Hindu architecture. There are many wooden pillars. It has a central courtyard with a fountain. I enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and walking around the Mosque with its spacious prayer areas.
Written 9 November 2024
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linaadalgar
Bern, Switzerland5 contributions
Apr 2020
It's a very large mosque in the old city of Srinagar it has many wooden beams which looks quite good it is also quite historical. Architecturally unique, this monument has spires instead of domes and minarets. Interestingly, each of the 350 pillars of Jama Masjid is made from a single deodar trunk.
Written 23 July 2020
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AzianElias
Shah Alam, Malaysia97 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
Jamia Masjid is the biggest and important mosque in Kashmir, known as one of the sacred shrines in Srinagar. It is situated at Nowhatta, in the middle of the old city and was built in 1400 AD. This mosque was built by Sultan Sikander, later expanded by his son, Zain-ul-Abideen. The mosque got damaged and destroyed thrice by fire and rebuilt each time.
The area extends up to 384 feet by 381 feet and can accommodate more than 33,333 people offering prayer at one time. There is a perfectly square garden in the middle and the mosque is surrounded by wide lanes on all the four sides. At the peak, about 100,000 people offer prayers together.
The final restoration was done by Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb. From his time down to 1914, the mosque witnessed steady deterioration. Its principal features are the 4 minars, covered by pyramidal roofs. The compound is divided by two paths, similar to the pattern of Mughal gardens.
There are 370 wooden pillars in it. Another feature of the mosque is the peace and tranquility inside it, standing out against the hustle bustle of the old bazaars around it. The attractions of this mosque include beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, a magnificent courtyard with fountain.
The area extends up to 384 feet by 381 feet and can accommodate more than 33,333 people offering prayer at one time. There is a perfectly square garden in the middle and the mosque is surrounded by wide lanes on all the four sides. At the peak, about 100,000 people offer prayers together.
The final restoration was done by Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb. From his time down to 1914, the mosque witnessed steady deterioration. Its principal features are the 4 minars, covered by pyramidal roofs. The compound is divided by two paths, similar to the pattern of Mughal gardens.
There are 370 wooden pillars in it. Another feature of the mosque is the peace and tranquility inside it, standing out against the hustle bustle of the old bazaars around it. The attractions of this mosque include beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, a magnificent courtyard with fountain.
Written 16 May 2012
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK7,181 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
An unusual mosque. Firstly it has steeple like towers not the normal mosque dome, almost gothic church like more than mosque. Four similar sized buildings enclose a large open lawned area, monastery like, all a bit differ-ent. The buildings are supported by dozens of huge wooden pillars .
And then the silly guardian running up "no camera, no camera". I point out the people taking photographs with their mobiles phones. What? It's all photographs. "No camera, no camera" . So I continue with my mobile phone, very silly man.
And then the silly guardian running up "no camera, no camera". I point out the people taking photographs with their mobiles phones. What? It's all photographs. "No camera, no camera" . So I continue with my mobile phone, very silly man.
Written 2 July 2023
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Mohsin A
Muscat, Oman506 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
The architecture of the mosque is amazing. Pillars of mosque are built of deodar trunk. Women are allowed inside (being a religious place they have to be suitably covered). There is a ticket for entry which is available at the main gate itself. Roofs are very well carved. Worth the visit. Photographs can be taken.
Written 28 April 2015
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Bashir Ahmed M
Srinagar, India1,499 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
The Incredible Jamia Masjid is situated at Nowhatta in Srinagar city, which was built by Sultan Sikandar and extended by Zain-ul-Abidin. This Masjid includes beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, a magnificent courtyard and more than 300 wooden pillars. About 1 lac Muslims assemble at the mosque every Friday to offer their prayers. This Masjid is unparalleled in every aspect, which symbolizes one of the best architectural specimens which survived the ravages of time ever since it was constructed in the valley of Jammu and Kashmir
Written 11 February 2015
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path_well_trodden
Singapore, Singapore150 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
Poorly maintained. Not al at all charming as compared to pictures. Various people sitting there only to take money from you in the name of donations! Look at it from the outside. Take a few pictures and exit!
Written 9 March 2014
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rexie
London, UK255 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
The Jama Masjid is a beautiful four towered mosque built in about 1400 around a peaceful courtyard with a fountain. We were received with great friendliness and would recommend a visit to anyone with a passing interest in Islamic architecture.
Written 14 August 2013
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gunjanpandya
Ahmedabad, India447 contributions
Sept 2018
This is an amazing and very peaceful mosque situated in nowhatta area of Srinagar. It has around 370 wooden pillars and there you can find huge space for prayer. Also in the middle of this mosque, there is a beautiful fountain.
Written 18 August 2019
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ME_OUTING
Mumbai, India66 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Very huge mosque with a great architectire.Just try be at this place very early morning so that you can take proper pictures and enjoy the sacred place.Outside garden is very well maintained.
This place is proper in the market and the market will start by 10 so be there before that.
This place is proper in the market and the market will start by 10 so be there before that.
Written 11 January 2019
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